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England I.H.T. paper and paper products, food processing, textiles, clothing, and other UNITED KINGDOM- ENGLAND consumer goods Currency: 1 British pound = 100 pence Visa: required by all except the following nationals of: EU countries, Australian, Canadian, USA and Japanese. Duty Free: 200 cigarettes or 100 cigarillos or 50 cigars or 250g tobacco; 1 litre of alcoholic beverages stronger than 22 percent or 2 litres of fortified or sparkling wine or other liqueurs; 2 litres of still table wine; 50g of perfume and 250ml of toilet water; other goods including souvenirs up to the value of £145. Health: Tap water is safe to drink. 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